Status:
valid
Authors:
Hampe & Lorentz
Source:
tro
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 26: 799 1868
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175187
Common Names
- Schlotheimia krausei
- Krausei Schlotheimia
- Krause's Schlotheimia
Description
Schlotheimia krausei (also called Krause's Schlotheimia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall, with ovate to lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow throats. It is native to Madagascar and is found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schlotheimia krausei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schlotheimia krausei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schlotheimia krausei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Schlotheimia krausei
Schlotheimia krausei can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Schlotheimia krausei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schlotheimia krausei?
Schlotheimia krausei
What is the common name of Schlotheimia krausei?
Krause's Schlotheimia
Where is Schlotheimia krausei found?
Schlotheimia krausei is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Schlotheimia genus
Schlotheimia affinis,
Schlotheimia angulosa,
Schlotheimia angustata,
Schlotheimia appressifolia,
Schlotheimia appunii,
Schlotheimia araucarieti,
Schlotheimia argentinica,
Schlotheimia asperrima,
Schlotheimia atlantica,
Schlotheimia badiella,
Schlotheimia balfourii,
Schlotheimia boiviniana,
Schlotheimia brachyphylla,
Schlotheimia breviseta,
Schlotheimia brownii,
Schlotheimia calomitria,
Schlotheimia campbelliana,
Schlotheimia campylopus,
Schlotheimia capillaris,
Schlotheimia capillidens,
Schlotheimia chamissonis,
Schlotheimia clavata,
Schlotheimia conica,
Schlotheimia densifolia,
Schlotheimia dichotoma,
Schlotheimia elata,
Schlotheimia emarginato-pilosa,
Schlotheimia excorrugata,
Schlotheimia ferruginea,
Schlotheimia fornicata,
Schlotheimia funiformis,
Schlotheimia fuscoviridis,
Schlotheimia gauthieri,
Schlotheimia glauca,
Schlotheimia glaziovii,
Schlotheimia gracilescens,
Schlotheimia gracilis,
Schlotheimia grammocarpa,
Schlotheimia grandi-areolata,
Schlotheimia henscheniana,
Schlotheimia jamesonii,
Schlotheimia juliformis,
Schlotheimia kegeliana,
Schlotheimia knightii,
Schlotheimia krausei,
Schlotheimia lancifolia,
Schlotheimia lasiomitria,
Schlotheimia linearifolia,
Schlotheimia lindmanii,
Schlotheimia longicaulis,
Species in the Orthotrichaceae family
Cardotiella appendiculata,
Cardotiella quinquefaria,
Cardotiella renauldii,
Cardotiella secunda,
Cardotiella subappendiculata,
Cardotiella elimbata,
Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa,
Desmotheca apiculata,
Desmotheca brachiata,
Florschuetziella steerei,
Florschuetziella scaberrima,
Groutiella tumidula,
Groutiella chimborazensis,
Groutiella apiculata,
Groutiella husnotii,
Groutiella macrorrhyncha,
Groutiella mucronifolia,
Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha,
Groutiella thraustophylla,
Groutiella tomentosa,
Groutiella wagneriana,
Groutiella obtusa,
Groutiella maracaibensis,
Groutiella reesei,
Groutiella tuberculata,
Leiomitrium plicatum,
Leratia neocaledonica,
Leratia obtusifolia,
Leratia exigua,
Macrocoma tenuis,
Macrocoma orthotrichoides,
Macrocoma abyssinica,
Macrocoma brasiliensis,
Macrocoma iwatsukii,
Macrocoma frigida,
Macrocoma gastonyi,
Macrocoma lycopodioides,
Macrocoma pulchella,
Macromitrium chloromitrium,
Macromitrium perreflexum,
Macromitrium onraedtii,
Macromitrium sharpii,
Macromitrium lomasense,
Macromitrium fusco-aureum,
Macromitrium galipense,
Macromitrium gigasporum,
Macromitrium glabratum,
Macromitrium globirameum,
Macromitrium gracile,
Macromitrium greenmanii,